Fellows of the ECSS have made a significant contribution to the development of sport science through research and have supported the College immensely. ECSS Fellowship is approved by the Credentials, Awards & Tributes Committee, following an application process.

Applications can be submitted to office@sport-science.org and must include:

• Cover letter
  (must be provided in addition to the completed application form and short CV; it should include a brief overview of how you have met the criteria and the contributions you can make to the ECSS if you are awarded Fellowship)
• Short CV (2-3 pages)
• A high-resolution professional photograph of yourself suitable for use on the ECSS website and ECSS communications
• PhD level
• Minimum of five years membership (consecutive membership is not required)
• Participation in annual congresses of the ECSS (three out of the last five)
• Given amount of publications (qualifying publications across all disciplines include international, peer-reviewed journal articles; monographs; edited books and chapters in edited books)
  15 publications (submitted as first or last author) for the disciplines of (a) Biomechanics & Motor Control; (b) Physiology & Nutrition; (c) Sports and Exercise Medicine and Health; (d) Applied Sports Sciences
  8 publications (submitted as any author order) for the disciplines of Psychology, Social Science & Humanities
• Evidence of promoting the ECSS
• Signed confirmation statement from two currently active ECSS Fellows

All applicants are kindly asked to also update their ECSS account details (incl. their main research area) in case they are outdated, as we will need this information (if the application is accepted) for our official Fellowship announcement and other communication channels.

Please note that according to the current ECSS bye-laws:

1. Fellows who have not paid their membership fees for two consecutive years will lose their ECSS Fellow status.
2. ECSS Fellows over the age of 70 will receive a free ECSS Fellowship (membership).

Expectations of ECSS Fellows:

Our main expectation of Fellows is to champion ECSS and be an ambassador for the College. This could incorporate some of the following activities which support the College’s mission:

Disseminate high quality, innovative science

• Submit a proposal for invited sessions or oral presentations at the annual congress
• Support and actively promote the open abstract submission for the annual congress
• Propose and conduct workshops at the annual congress
• Actively promote, submit to, and review for EJSS

Empower the development of young scientists

• Support and actively promote the ECSS Young Investigators Award
• Become a mentor for a first-time congress delegate

Build and retain an engaged ECSS community

• Volunteer for upcoming positions within ECSS boards and committees
• Take a chairing responsibility at the annual congress
• Provide signed confirmation statement for Fellowship applications

PROCEDURE

1. Fellow applications are collected by the ECSS office within the application window (February 15 – March 15).
2. ECSS office ensures that the person fulfils all criteria.
3. If the person fulfils all criteria, it will be viewed by the Credentials, Awards, and Tributes Committee consisting of the Past President, current President, and chair of the Scientific Board.
4. The list of successful applicants is subsequently viewed by the Executive Board to complete the due diligence check.
5. All successful Fellow applicants will be notified by the ECSS with a personalised certificate and signature banner inviting them to attend the upcoming congress.
6. The database is updated and the new Fellow (when they have paid the annual membership) will appear on the ECSS website.

Please download the ECSS Fellowship Application Form here.

A list of our current Fellows can be found below: